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This book examines the simultaneous contribution of learner vocabulary size and speed to second language performance differences across learner levels and settings. Harrington considers vocabulary size and speed, as reflected in retrieval speed and consistency, as a three-dimensional measurement construct termed lexical facility. While size and retrieval speed are generally known, this is the first attempt to incorporate consistency, as measured by the coefficient of variation, as an index of vocabulary skill. Part 1 describes the three dimensions and the roles they play on lower level text processing and thus on second language performance more generally. Part 2 reports on seven studies and related research that investigate the sensitivity of the three dimensions, both individually and in combination, to proficiency differences in common domains of academic English performance. Harringtons framework and the theoretical and methodological issues that arise are presented in a manner accessible to a wide readership, including second language acquisition vocabulary researchers, testing and assessment practitioners, and those interested in second language research methodology. Michael Harrington teaches in the postgraduate program in Applied Linguistics at the University of Queensland, Australia. He publishes in second language acquisition, second language lexical and cognitive processes, and testing and assessment.

Spiralize Your Way To A Healthier Diet! This book The Hearty Spiralizer Cookbook is filled with helpful information, techniques and tips on spiralizing. It also contains recipes for meal preparations using the spiralizer, that wonderful kitchen device that changes all kinds of veggies and fruits into many healthy meals while preserving the valuable nutrients and natural enzymes they contain. With this book in your hands and the spiralizer in your kitchen, you can now prepare healthy and deliciously crisp noodles, pastas, ribbons, rice and curls. You will discover the simple and creative ways of transforming wholesome vegetables and fruits into lovely meals within a couple of minutes. There are over 100 instructive recipes in this book on how to prepare nutritionally rich meals. Additionally, each recipe lists its health benefits. This way, those who subscribe to certain dietary preferences such as paleo, low carb, gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian can rest assured knowing they are eating healthy while pleasing their palate in the process. For those who find it difficult to incorporate vegetables in their diet, spiralizing is for you. Once spiralized, vegetables assume a pasta-like or noodle texture and consistency. Your taste bud cant tell the difference but your body can! Within a few months, your waistline will soon let you know just how healthy you have been eating by consuming more vegetables in their noodle form. This innovative gadget is just perfect for everyone who desires to eat healthy. Besides its assortment of vegetable spiralizer recipes, this cookbook provides a step by step guide on how to use a spiralizer, how to spiralize certain vegetables, what and what not to spiralize and a whole lot of other valuable information. It is time to say goodbye to hours of spicing, chopping and dicing vegetables. Instead, simply place your preferred blade and vegetable in the spiralizer, turn the handle clockwise and your crisp vegetables is ready to eat on its own or mixed into soups, pasta dishes, salads, desserts, entrées and breakfast meals. So What Are You Waiting For, Get Your Copy Now!

The Essential Tool for Every Project Manager For more than 30 years, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and its predecessors have been a leading tool for the project management profession and an essential reference for the library of every project manager. The PMBOK® Guide - Fifth Edition continues the tradition of excellence in project management with a standard that is easy to understand and implement. In 1983, Project Management Institute (PMT) volunteers first gathered to distill the project management body of knowledge. Today, the PMBOK® Guide is recognized as the global standard for project management and is one of the best and most versatile resources available for the professional. The PMBOK® Guide contains the fundamental practices that all project managers need to attain high standards for project excellence. More than 2 million copies of the PMBOK® Guide are currently in use. In the time since the publication of the PMBOK® Guide -fourth Edition, PMI has received thousands of valuable recommendations from the global project management community for improvements and clarifications that have been reviewed and, as appropriate incorporated into the fifth edition. The fifth edition has been updated to incorporate the most current knowledge and practices in project management. A tenth Knowledge Area has been added to define the appropriate engagement of project stakeholders in key decisions and activities. Project data and information flow have been redefined to bring greater consistency and be more aligned with the Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom (DIKW) model used in the field of Knowledge Management. Four new planning processes have been added to improve consistency, add clarity, and reinforce the concept of subsidiary plans being integrated through the overall management plan to guide further project planning and execution. The PMBOK® Guide - Fifth Edition reflects the collaboration and knowieage or worKing project manage provides the fundamentals of project management as they apply to a wide range of projects. This int recognized standard gives project managers the essential tools to practice project managemen organizational results.

The definitive guide to organic coatings, thoroughly revised and updated-now with coverage of a range of topics not covered in previous editions Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, Fourth Edition offers unparalleled coverageof organic coatings technology and its many applications. Written by three leading industry experts (including a new, internationally-recognized coatings scientist) it presents a systematic survey of the field, revises and updates the material from the previous edition, and features new or additional treatment of such topics as superhydrophobic, ice-phobic, antimicrobial, and self-healing coatings; sustainability, artist paints, and exterior architectural primers. making it even more relevant and useful for scientists and engineers in the field, as well as for students in coatings courses. The book incorporates up-to-date coverage of recent developments in the field with detailed discussions of the principles underlying the technology and their applications in the development, production, and uses of organic coatings. All chapters in this new edition have been updated to assure consistency and to enable extensive cross-referencing. The material presented is also applicable to the related areas of printing inks and adhesives, as well as areas within the plastics industry. This new edition Completely revises outdated chapters to ensure consistency and to enable extensive cross-referencing Correlates the empirical technology of coatings with the underlying science throughout Provides expert troubleshooting guidance for coatings scientists and technologists Features hundreds of illustrative figures and extensive references to the literature A new, internationally-recognized coatings scientist brings fresh perspective to the content. Providing a broad overview for beginners in the field of organic coatings and a handy reference for seasoned professionals, Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, Fourth Edition, gives you the information and answers you need, when you need them.

The definitive guide to organic coatings, thoroughly revised and updated-now with coverage of a range of topics not covered in previous editions Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, Fourth Edition offers unparalleled coverageof organic coatings technology and its many applications. Written by three leading industry experts (including a new, internationally-recognized coatings scientist) it presents a systematic survey of the field, revises and updates the material from the previous edition, and features new or additional treatment of such topics as superhydrophobic, ice-phobic, antimicrobial, and self-healing coatings; sustainability, artist paints, and exterior architectural primers. making it even more relevant and useful for scientists and engineers in the field, as well as for students in coatings courses. The book incorporates up-to-date coverage of recent developments in the field with detailed discussions of the principles underlying the technology and their applications in the development, production, and uses of organic coatings. All chapters in this new edition have been updated to assure consistency and to enable extensive cross-referencing. The material presented is also applicable to the related areas of printing inks and adhesives, as well as areas within the plastics industry. This new edition Completely revises outdated chapters to ensure consistency and to enable extensive cross-referencing Correlates the empirical technology of coatings with the underlying science throughout Provides expert troubleshooting guidance for coatings scientists and technologists Features hundreds of illustrative figures and extensive references to the literature A new, internationally-recognized coatings scientist brings fresh perspective to the content. Providing a broad overview for beginners in the field of organic coatings and a handy reference for seasoned professionals, Organic Coatings: Science and Technology, Fourth Edition, gives you the information and answers you need, when you need them. Frank N. Jones is a consultant and an Emeritus Professor at Eastern Michigan University, where he was Director, of the National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center in Coatings. Previously he was Professor and Chair of the Department of Polymers and Coatings at North Dakota State University. Mark E. Nichols is currently Technical Leader, Paint and Corrosion Research at the Ford Motor Company and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Coatings Technology and Research. He is the recipient of the Industry Excellence Award from the ACA as well as a Roon Award. Socrates Peter Pappas is formerly an industry Consultant, Corporate Scientist at Kodak Polychrome Graphics and Scientific Fellow at Loctite Corporation. He was also an Assistant Professor at Emory University and a Professor at North Dakota State University in the Departments of Chemistry as well as Polymers and Coatings.